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General information

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or 400 Webster St. (Southside branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 400; Webster St. (Southside branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Chat service and general information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (Southside) or https://www.bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

Events are held live and virtually; refer to BAPL calendar for details. Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check websites or call the above listed numbers to speak with staff members.

REQUEST ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY for Bookmobile pick-up: call 610-867-3761, ext. 399 or e-mail info@bapl.org for adult materials. Children’s items: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or e-mail youthservice@bapl.org at least one day in advance of pick-up. Select pickup location: bookmobile before submitting request.

RENEWALS FROM HOME: log in to account at www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761(x299) for the circulation desk.

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call 610-867-7852 for more information.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Contact mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations. Updates posted on news blogs at www.bapl.org; click ‘BAPL News’ on left-side of menu.

BOOKS ON THE HILL, Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill) hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays and Saturdays.

STOP BY the newly renovated Bethlehem Main Library.

EVENTS CALENDAR: www.bapl.org/events/

BOOK SALES: Wednesday, September 20: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 23: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash and credit cards. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

BOOKS ON THE HILL

Tuesdays: Poem of the week at Books on the Hill. A new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall. No registration needed. Drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m.

COOLIDGE

Wednesday, July 26

Jar of Sunshine positive affirmation project for tweens, 3 to 4 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jar-sunshine-positive-affirmation-project-tweens

Thursday, July 27

All Together Now family story time. Bring blankets, chairs etc. to sit on. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Gazebo. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/all-together-now-family-storytime-coolidge-0

Tuesday, August 1

Beginning and intermediate chess classes with Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras every Tuesday. Third grade and up. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge

SOUTHSIDE

Wednesday, July 26

EEW-Sour Grape stories, games and activities. Using “The Food Group” books by Jory John, we focus on kindness, inclusion and attitude. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free lunch (first come, first served) for kids under age 18. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eew-sour-grape

Thursday, July 27

Tinker Thursday (STEM) at South Side. Build, create, learn, laugh. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Followed by free lunch for ages under 18 while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-thursday-south-side-0

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the SouthSide library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-48

Food Allergies: No guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

our Earth and the people on it; Free lunches for children under 18. Lunches and crafts are first, come first served.

Monday, July 31

Design Your Own Puzzle. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/messy-monday-design-your-own-puzzle

Wednesday, August 2

Cool Bean Day. Be the coolest beanon your block. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cool-bean-day-south-side

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays: Family Storytime. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family. 10 to 10:30 p.m. Ends July 27 Outside. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-23

Tuesdays: Story and S.T.E.M. Stories and songs just right for you and your toddler. 10 to 10:30 p.m. Ends July 27 Outside. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-8

Wednesday, July 26

Pridelines: Teen LGBTQ judgement free zone. Make friends, learn about LGBTQ history, media andlocal resources; peer support. Grades eight through 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-7

Thursday, July 27

Baby Storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. ( up to 24 months only). 10 to 10:30 a.m. Last one in series.Stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration needed. Held outside the Main Library. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-28

Teen Sports Outside event. Grades six to 12. For children and accompanying adults. Plan to attend and be engaged with your youth. Play frisbee, dodge ball, bean bag toss, badminton, toss a football, play giant checkers, more. Snacks provided. No registration is required. Inside in the event of rain. 4 to 5 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-sports

Saturday, July 29

Puzzle swap. Bring up to five 250 pieces or more puzzles in the box; must be in good shape with no tears, stains, odors, missing pieces or damage. Registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/puzzle-swap for more information.

Meet the Mounted Police (and horses!) All ages.No registration needed. 11 a.m. to noon. Outside the main entrance. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-mounted-police-0

Monday. July 31

Choose Your Own Book Club. Choose a book that was recommended by a friend (or librarian). Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/choose-your-own-book-club-11

Anime Club: Watch episodes of a favorite anime with other fans. No registration required. 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-11

Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, and poetry.Performers, arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15n minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration required. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-8

Tuesday, August 1

Fiber Arts: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-17

Wednesday, August 2

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades six to 12. 6- 7 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. No registration required. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-24

Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3

Drop off your stuffed animal August 2 or 3 and fill out a short paper form so we know whose stuffed animal belongs to whom. Pick them up on August 9 with a little scrapbook of their misadventures. No more than two stuffed animal(s). No drop-offs accepted after August 4. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover-0 for information.

MUSIKFEST - Main Library, 11 W. Church St.:

HOURS will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 4; closed August 5; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, August 7 through 11; closed August 12. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

Friday, August 4

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make a friendship bracelet for grades K to 5. We will provide simple bracelet-making supplies along with easy-to-follow instructions. 1 to 2 p.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/friendship-bracelets

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: “Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dream” (1996) by Steven Millhauser. Registration required; Zoom invites sent via email. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-martin-dresslerthe-tale-american-dream-1996

Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.